This is a brief discription of what members of the ATC
can get to do
Flying & Gliding
Cadets in the Air Training Corps are privileged to fly in various
types of aircraft, of which the RAF Grob Tutor plane pictured in flight here is an example. The Grob Tutor is a small two seater fixed wing
aircraft with dual controls.Cadets fly with a qualified instructor,
and can actually control the aircraft for a duration of the
flight.A cadet can typically expect to recieve tuition on flying, with
the chance to perform some aerobatics at some stage.
Air Cadets are also able to fly a Gliding Scholarship to solo
standard after their 16th birthday - learn to fly even before
you can drive!1187 Cadets have the chance to go flying at least
once a year at Number 5 Air Experience Flight (AEF), based at RAF
Wyton. There are sometimes extra chances for flying in a variety of other RAF aircraft.
Many cadets also apply for an RAF Flying Scholarship, which counts
as hours towards a Private Pilots License (PPL).
Although originally the main recruiting organisation for the RAF,
the Air Training Corps does not impose any compulsion to join the
service. Air Cadets go on to have careers in the RAF, other services
or civilian life. Currently approximately 50% of all RAF aircrew (pilots, navigators
and NCO aircrew) and 47% of all RAF Officers are ex Air Cadet
Shooting
Air Cadets have the opportunity to participate in rifle shooting,
as marksmanship is part of the training syllabus.
As with all ATC activities, safety is the number one priority.
Training is an important part and each cadet is fully trained in
whichever rifle they will be using.
1187 cadets have the chance to shoot at our very own indoor range in the Hemel Hempstead base as well as go shooting at a 25m outdoor barrack
range once a month.
There are two main rifles used in the Air Training Corps, the L98-A1
cadet GP rifle and the .22 No. 8 rifle. More recently, the L81-A2
has been reintroduced as a competition firing rifle which fires 7.62mm
rounds.
Adventure Training
The cadets and staff of 1187 Squadron regularly organize adventure
training activities. Examples of these are expeditions, camping,
escape and evasion exercises (often at night).
As well as these squadron organized activities there is a thriving
Wing adventure training group which organizes expeditions to Wales
the Lake District and beyond.
Activities take place in both winter and summer, depending on the
experience of the cadets involved and can include rock-climbing,
abseiling, canoeing and hill walking. Expedition training is carried
out to enable cadets to qualify for the Duke of Edinburgh's Award.
For specially selected cadets, their are also chances to go skiing,
offshore sailing or parachuting - all with qualified instructors.
Duke of Edinburgh
Cadets have the opportunity and are encouraged to
take part in the Duke of Edinburgh Award.
This renowned nationally recognised
award comes in three levels; bronze, silver and gold and is achieved over
a given time period on completion of specially selected core elements based on
personal development.
On achieving the gold award you could even find yourself
attending Buckingham Palace to collect your award presented by His Royal
Highness the Duke himself.
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Cadets in the Air Training Corps are privileged to fly in various
types of aircraft, of which the RAF Grob Tutor plane pictured in flight here is an example. The Grob Tutor is a small two seater fixed wing
aircraft with dual controls.Cadets fly with a qualified instructor,
and can actually control the aircraft for a duration of the
flight.A cadet can typically expect to recieve tuition on flying, with
the chance to perform some aerobatics at some stage.
Air Cadets have the opportunity to participate in rifle shooting,
as marksmanship is part of the training syllabus. 
The cadets and staff of 1187 Squadron regularly organize adventure
training activities. Examples of these are expeditions, camping,
escape and evasion exercises (often at night).